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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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